Tigers and Yankees in 19 inning draw caps doubleheader
Detroit loses 2-1 in game one then battles New York to a 3-3 tie after 19 innings before a 1 am curfew. Tigers players endure fatigue as Jim Northrup and Bill Freehan log heavy actions. Other AL results include Boston over Baltimore 4-3 and Cleveland 6-2 Washington.
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Tigers
New York Yankees
Jim Northrup
Bill Freehan
Boston
Baltimore
Cleveland
Washington
Chicago
Minnesota
Oakland
California
Tryon Extends Defense Boost for Kennedy Cougars
Tryon labels Kennedy’s unit the Head Hunters and aims for stronger defense after a five win drop last season. New coaching in backfield with Bill Barnard and a youth-filled lineup led by Steve Dodge and Kirk Jamison targets improved passing and a tougher front seven ahead of a Sept. 14 opener vs LaSalle at Kingston Stadium.
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Steve McDonnell
Roger Bir
Steve Hines
Brad Moyer
Paul Richards
Gary Louvar
Denny Schott
Rick Freese
Gary Clark
Steve Smith
Bob Lana Gazette
Dale Tryon
Tryon
Cougar
Bill Barnard
Wilson
Franklin
Washington
Gazette
Bobby Garrison
Marti Bertelli
Cougars
Letterman Steve Smith
Steve Marks
Arthur
Ill
Gary Ryan
Paul Debban
Jamison
Dave Hill
Chuck Norton
Paul Clark
LaSalle
Kingston Stadium
C.R
Kirk Jamison
Mark Votroubek
Three Share First Spot In Pro Golf
Jim Ferrier Bobby Cole and Billy Casper tied for the 36 hole lead at seven under par 137 in the Philadelphia Classic. Charlie Sifford Labron Harris Terry Dill followed at 138 while George Knudson Kel Nagle Bobby Nichols Tommy Bolt Dudley Wysong Dean Refram and Dave Eichelberg were at 139. Julius Boros and Tom Weiskopf missed the cut at 147.
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Philadelphia
Jim ‘Ferrier
Bobby Cole
Billy Casper
Charlie Sifford
Los Angeles
Labron Harris
Stillwater
Okla
Terry Dill
Austin
Texas
George Knudson
Kel Nagle
Bobby Nichols
Tommy Bolt
Dudley Wysong
Dean Refram
Dave Eichelberg
Julius Boros
Tom Weiskopf
Boros
Weiskopf
Jim Ferries
Bill Casper
Cole Oie
Terry Dill Labron
George Kingson
Setee Eee
Bobby Nicholsoneee
Obby Nichols
Dave Eichelberger
I Sary
Abbo
Dave Stockton
Chi Chi Rodriguez
Lee Trevino
Pessoa
Roy Pace
Butch Baird
Gene Littler
Anton Bob Schoener
Kenpabouire
Jacks Nicklaus
Aing
Jim Ferree
Jim Colbert Ceteee Vee
Welty Way Clinches Major Open Crown In Playoff Sweep
Welty Way captured its second straight Major Open league title by sweeping state champion Larry Lange Ford 8-2 and 9-3 at Ellis Park. Dale Root starred with three hits and three RBIs in the first game, while Joe Swanson collected five hits across the twin bill. Sparks earned the game two win, as Iowa’s representatives prepare to contest the USA regional in Cedar Rapids next weekend.
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Welty Way
Larry Lange Ford
Waterloo
Ellis Park
Dale Root
Root
Swanson
Morrow
Ron Findley
Muench
Short blasts Tiger penalty trims Sox relief
White Sox general manager Ed Short condemned Detroit second baseman Dick McAuliffe getting five days on the bench and a $250 fine after a fracas with Sox pitcher Tommy John. Cronin cited McAuliffe’s ejection for inciting a fight while John suffered a torn shoulder ligament, sidelining him about three weeks.
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Ed Short
White Sox
Detroit
Dick McAuliffe
Short
Tiger
Tommy John
McAuliffe
Joe Cronin
John
Cronin
Boston
al Selerno
Sox
Wakonda Wins State Women’s Team Golf Title
Wakonda of Des Moines captured its second straight state team golf championship with a 375 total, finishing 11 strokes ahead of Ellis Park of Cedar Rapids. Sue Woodburn led Wakonda with 92 while Linda Jordan Rice posted the low individual 89. Ellis Park placed third at 390 with Dubuque and Fort Dodge next.
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Wakonda
Ellis Park
Cedar Rapids
Sue Woodburn
Linda Jordan Rice
Mrs. Rice
Dubuque
Fort Dodge
Nancy Bailey
Judy Blank
Donna Dunahugh
Marg Martin
Namath Shines As Jets Top Falcons In Exhibition
Jets quarterback Namath, nursing a sore knee, passed for two TDs and 140 yards as New York beat Atlanta 27-12 in Birmingham. Cappelletti kicked 49 and 48 yard field goals to power Boston past Miami 19-17. Houston crushed Buffalo 37-7. Detroit beat Baltimore 14-7. San Francisco topped Denver 22-6.
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Gino Cappelletti
Namath
New York Jets
Cappelletti
Boston Patriots
Jets
Atlanta
Patriots
Miami Dolphins
Houston Oilers
Buffalo Bills
Detroit Lions
Baltimore Colts
San Francisco 49Ers
Denver Broncos
Baseball Standings and Tonight's Schedule Across the National League
The standings show New York and Detroit leading early in the season with several games listed across cities including Cincinnati St. Louis Atlanta Houston Boston Cleveland Washington Baltimore Chicago Oakland and Milwaukee. Multiple matchups and scores are noted for Friday and Sunday with pitchers and records mentioned in a fragmented summary.
Homers Hike Cards to .500
Cedar Rapids improved to .500 for the first time in the second half after a 6-2 win at Dubuque. Wayne Boultinghouse and Terry Milani hit homers as Jesse DuBose earned his seventh victory with solid support.
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Dubuque
Wayne Boultinghouse
Terry Milani
Quincy
Decatur
Jesse DuBose
Jack Whitlock
Tom Heintzelman
Luis Melendez
Joe Snyder
Cardinal
Tony Auferio
Milanis
Boultinghouse
DuBose
Milani
Cedar Naes
Heint’man
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Auterio
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R. Snyder
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Palm
Heintzelman
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Roudebush
Harris Rehired to Manage Braves for 1969 Season
Ly man Harris, who steered the Atlanta Braves high in the National League standings this season, was rehired to manage the club for 1969. He signed a new contract Thursday in the office of Braves vice-president Paul Richards, becoming the first manager rehired by the Braves since their move to Atlanta.
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Atlanta, Ga
Lyman Harris
Atlanta Braves
Harris
Braves
Atlanta
Paul Richards
Rain Delays Legion Regional Baseball Tournament in Williston
The Region 6 American Legion baseball tournament was rained out in Williston North Dakota as heavy rains drenched the ground. Officials faced uncertainty over a possible Saturday resumption.
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Williston
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UPI
Fall Hunting Seasons Set by Commission
Des Moines Iowa the state conservation commission set this fall hunting seasons for small game and waterfowl. The pheasant season runs Nov 9 to Dec 31 with eight to four thirty shooting hours and a three daily bag limit. the entire state open except southeast Iowa. The Hungarian partridge season runs Nov 9 to Dec 31 with a two bird daily limit and four possession, area restricted west of I 65 north of I 30 and Iowa 141. The ruffed grouse season runs Nov 2 to Nov 17 with two daily and four possession in the area north of US 63 and east of Iowa 3. Duck season Oct 26 to Nov 24 with specified daily limits and waterfowl mix. cool season bag limit 10, possession 20. Goose season Sept 28 to Dec 6 with five daily, two Canada or two white fronted. Snipe Oct 5 to Nov 23 with eight daily and 16 possession.
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UPI
State Conservation Commission
Iowa
U.S. 218
U.S
U.S. 65
U.S. 30
U.S. 63
Hedrick Triumphs In Cordova Run
Terry Hedrick driving the 1968 Seaton shaker Corvair won the 15th World Series at Cordova dragway. He clocked 6.70 seconds at 175.20 mph on the final run to take the top money division and $1,250 in his first Series appearance. Al Vander Woude earned $750 for top in the second division, defeating Henry Hallman. Roger Lindamood set a track funny car speed record at 182.48 mph on the 1,000 ft course.
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Ill
Terry Hedrick
Cordova Dragway
Hedrick
Don Schumacher
Hillside
Illinois
al Vander Woude
Downey
California
Chicago
Henry Hallman
Detroit
Roger Lindamood
Dick Loehr
Kalamazoo
Michigan
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